RipleyThey call me RIP.I’m a killer. A murderer. A psychopath.In the eyes of the righteous, I’m a monster, born of sin and depravity.I want to protect her, but I’m not a good man.I want to love her, but I no longer feel.She gets under my skin, though, and has awakened something inside of me.Something I’d kill for.I’m not her savior—not even close. In fact, I’m worse than the hell she’s already … I’m worse than the hell she’s already suffered.
I’m her vengeance. Tit for tat, as they say.
And if she’s not careful, I’ll be her ruin.
Dylan
For months, I’ve watched him.
I’ve fantasized him as my savior, my lover. My ticket out of the hell I’ve lived in for the last six years.
I never dreamed he’d be my nightmare.
Had I known what he really is, I’d have never gotten in the car that night, but life is full of cause and effect.
And sometimes the choice on offer isn’t a choice at all.
It’s the result of something already in motion, and we’re merely left to survive the ripple effect.
RIPPLE EFFECT is a full-length, standalone dark hitman romance. Comes with a link and password to steamy bonus scene.
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Of all the amazing Keri Lake books I’ve read, and I believe it’s all of her books, Ripple Effect is my absolute favorite. Maybe because I like my books twisted, dark, intense, romantic and sexy. She gave me all that and so much more. Rip is a sick f#ck, but he’s so good, and for all the right reasons. What does a man like that need? Someone with a helluva lot of their own twistedness, of course. These two characters twistedness, (huh? lol), meld together and make a Molotov cocktail of ‘holy sh!t! and leave you begging for more. Bravo, Keri, I love it!
I love Ripley and Dylan!!
I don’t actively seek out mafia books, but when it’s an author that has exceeded my expectations with their stories, then I make exceptions. RIPPLE EFFECT was that exception for me because I have loved everything I’ve read by Keri thus far and once again, she has exceeded my expectations and gave me a story that had me on the edge of my seat with my heart racing and my eyes glued to my phone all hours of the day. I could not read this book fast enough. The plot was complex, the characters were multi-faceted, the flow of the story was perfect…everything was flawless. From beginning to end, I was consumed. It was an insta-5 stars for me!
“Every decision you make affects every moment that follows, Dylan. It’s like a ripple effect. Choose wisely.” -Rip
This dark and gritty alpha male romance was utterly addictive! Told from dual POVs (Rip and Dylan), we get a flawlessly woven story. It’s dark. It’s suspenseful. It’s raw. It’s unputadownable. Keri truly excels at creating unpredictable and mind blowing plots. I can never guess where she’s going with a story and my jaw continues to drop with each new revelation. I just can’t get enough of the intensity in her stories!
If you’re the type of reader that can’t handle DARK books, then this book isn’t for you. Keri doesn’t shy away from any dark corner in this story…she ventures into all the secret places in your mind without fear and then stays there for awhile just to test out your boundaries. So you better not have any because Dylan and Rip’s story is gruesome, tragic, and sad, but there is love peppered in there to give the reader hope.
Keri’s words have become my new addiction. Her stories are my drug of choice and I will not be quitting any time soon. I am working my way through her backlist (this is my 6th book of hers) and NONE of them are alike. They’re all unique and touch on different topics and elements. She is a true talent. One all dark romance lovers needs to read. If this is your first book try at reading Keri’s stories, you won’t be disappointed by this standalone.
**Previously released in four separate novellas (called episodes), Keri now offers the entire collection in one epic book.
5 “Veni. Vidi. Amavi” (I came. I saw. I loved.)
Every decision you make affects every moment that follows, Dylan. It’s like a ripple effect. Choose wisely.””
Keri drops Gabriel Ripley in the midst of exploding mayhem silently, but there’s nothing serene about the ripples that spread, causing tumultous & devastating tsunami in the lives of the Bertrand, Marchetti and Dylan Sophia Marceaux.
She’s an innocent bystander in the elaborate scheme of things all teetering on a thin balance beam.
Once Dylan steps into the car, the domino effect demolition derby starts. All the big families bite the Dust, some heinous and calculating secrets tumble out and trusts get buried in the debris of lives
Ripley is crazy, Period. Skillful and dextrous, be it torture, murder or sex, he’s unstoppable.
Bred to be a killing machine, his ruthlessness and cruelty adds to his allure somehow
“They’ve turned me into a monster. Nothing but a machine used to exact someone else’s vengeance. A mindless killer—numb, heartless, a hollow vessel of violence and pain.”
Dylan is the proverbial fly caught in the spiders web…or is she!!!
Together it’s like smoldering lava flows into the cold sea, creating voluminous plumes of smoke. Their chemistry could set the cold water on fire.
“We’re volatile and chaotic together, ripples in the water that explode into riptides, pulling us deeper. The more she takes, the more I want to give.”
It’s very fast paced, elaborately written, minutely woven, ash colored spiders web of lust, intrigue, money, power, greed and love
It’s insane
It’s dramatic
It’s apocalyptic
I very rarely buy paperbacks, much less of books I haven’t read yet, but one taste of maddening drug that stems from Keri’s pen and I could bet my top dollar, all her books would be fabulous pieces.
5 stars for Batshit as Schizo in a funhouse
A suspenseful and riveting dark romance that will keep you captivated to the very end! I loved these two characters and definitely want more!
“….Every decision you make affects every moment that follows, Dylan. It’s like a ripple effect. Choose wisely….”
“She is the wrinkle in smooth satin, the curiosity that won’t leave me be.”
“There are times I feel I’ve touched his soul, only to find I’ve not even breached his skin…”
Rip & Dylan
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A dark, complex relationship that kept me on the edge of my seat as more and more was divulged. By the end, I was barely hanging on, desperate to see what would happen next. The writing is phenomenal, and I’d say that over the last few days, Lake has found herself a new fan.
The only thing I struggled with was a few inconsistencies, and those are the ONLY reason this wasn’t 5 from me.
Otherwise I absolutely loved it.
If you want sunshine and roses? Then this book isn’t for you.
This book was dark and disturbing. Filled with angst. And had me on the edge of my seat flipping the pages. At times it felt a little drawn out. But for the most part I really enjoyed it.
Loved this book. Very well written and the characters were very intriguing. This is a dark book showing us a dark world, so don’t go expecting hearts and flowers. But if you like flawed characters you will love these two. Rip and Dylan are extremely damaged individuals and the hell they lived through is enough to turn your stomach. There are several twists in this book that caught me by surprise, which is always a good thing. Their journey and relationship was fraught with danger, risk and denial by both, yet it somehow just worked. I recommend this book if you like dark reads.
This book had me thinking of it days afterword.
Ripple Effect is dark, twisted, and full of suspense. I couldn’t put this down.
Dylan may be a young girl, but she is smart and experienced in life. Everyday is a struggle. With drugs and abusive adults in every corner, she can’t escape. She can never escape.
The only time she drifts off and dreams of a different life is when she looks at a man below her window. A mysterious man facing her from a diner.
Ripley is skilled in many areas. Torturing. Killing. He can’t show any weaknesses… but Dylan becomes his addiction.
The attraction between them is dark and painful. This is a must read! I hope that there will be some spin-offs. Bravo Keri Lake!